INSPECTION
BEFORE STARTING
1.Read all safety instructions at the beginning of manual.
2.Clean the compactor, removing dirt and dust, particularly the engine cooling air inlet, carburetor and air cleaner.
3.Check the air filter for dirt and dust. If air filter is dirty, replace air filter with a new one as required.
4.Check carburetor for external dirt and dust. Clean with dry compressed air.
5.Check fastening nuts and bolts for tightness.
ENGINE OIL CHECK
1.To check the engine oil level, place the compactor on secure level ground with the engine stopped.
2.Remove the dipstick from the engine oil filler hole (Figure 4) and wipe clean.
Figure 4. Engine Oil Dipstick Removal
3.Insert and remove the dipstick without screwing it into the filler neck. Check the oil level shown on the dipstick.
4.If the oil level is low (Figure 5), fill to the edge of the oil filler hole with the recommended oil type as listed in Table 4. Refer to Table 2 for maximum engine oil capacity.
Figure 5. Engine Oil Dipstick (Oil Level)
Table 4. Oil Type
Season | Temperature | Oil Type |
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Summer | 25°C or Higher | SAE |
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Spring/Fall | 25°C~10°C | SAE |
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Winter | 0°C or Lower | SAE |
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DANGER
EXPLOSIVE FUEL!
Motor fuels are highly flammable and can be dangerous if mishandled. DO NOT smoke while refueling. DO NOT attempt to refuel the compactor if the engine is hot! or running.
FUEL CHECK
1.Visually inspect (Figure 6) to see if fuel level is low. If fuel is low, replenish with unleaded fuel.
FUEL
CAP
Figure 6. Fuel Check
2.When refueling, be sure to use a strainer for filtration. DO NOT
V-BELT COVER REMOVAL
To inspect the
REMOVE
VIBRATOR |
REMOVE
Figure 7.
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